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Jako Olivier

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Adviser Higher Education at the Commonwealth of Learning, Canada. 🇿🇦 South African interested in open and distance learning, OER and self-directed learning.

Vancouver, BC, Canada
Joined May 2009
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Jako Olivier
11 days
Exceptional final day at the Caribbean Area Network for Quality Assurance (#CANQATE) Conference in Belize. I was also privileged to present a plenary address here. #qualityassurance #ODL #openeducation #microcredentials #digitalcredentials @COL4D
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Jako Olivier
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Privileged to present a copy of the @COL4D micro-credentials publication to the Honourable Oscar Requena, Minister of Education, Science & Technology of Belize and Honourable Ramon Cervantes, Jr., Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Science & Technology of Belize at
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Jako Olivier
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Ready to present the pre-conference workshop 'Shifting pathways in credential validation: Leveraging blockchains, AI and digital #badging to build qualification integrity' at the Caribbean Area Network for Quality Assurance (#CANQATE) Conference here in Belize City
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Jako Olivier
28 days
It was a pleasure to share insights at the recent African Digital Universities Network (ADUN) @AfricanDUN webinar, "Open Educational Resources (OERs): Learning from Partners – African and Global Lessons," on 27 October 2025. My presentation, “Towards mainstreaming sustainable and
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Jako Olivier
2 months
'Micro-credentials in the context of skills for productive and resilient lives' - A reflection on micro-credentials and the Gaborone Statement from the Eleventh Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF11) held in Botswana and hosted by the Commonwealth of Learning
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In the Gaborone Statement, a product of the Eleventh Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF11) in Botswana, Commonwealth Education Ministers emphasised the importance of equipping citizens with...
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COL
2 months
Big strides in higher education for Mauritius! With the support of the Commonwealth of Learning, Mauritius is developing its first-ever National Higher Education Strategy (2025–2035) in partnership with its Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the Ministry of Tertiary
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COL
2 months
The inspiration continues from #PCF11BW in Gaborone, Botswana. With renewed commitment to making open education a force for transformation across the Commonwealth, Keynote speaker Dr Rajiv Jhangiani reminded us of what made the Forum unforgettable: ✅ Despite diverse regions
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COL
2 months
At #PCF11BW in Botswana, a pre-conference workshop took an important step forward in turning the Commonwealth Micro-credential Framework for Lifelong Learning into action. The workshop focused on building the capacity of consultants, who will now be working alongside governments
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Jako Olivier
2 months
We had a very productive workshop on the development of an action plan for the implementation of the COL-supported National Higher Education Strategy for Mauritius. It was a privilege to also have the Honourable Minister of Tertiary Education, Science, and Research of Mauritius
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Jako Olivier
2 months
Good engagement with Bheesam Sharma Cyparsade, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Research; Professor Romeela Mohee, Higher Education Commissioner; and HEC staff on ongoing COL work and micro-credentials possibilities here in
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Jako Olivier
2 months
It was an honour to meet South Africa's Honourable Deputy Minister of Higher Education, @DrMimmyGondwe, again at the Eleventh Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF11). She did an exceptional job representing South Africa at a ministerial panel in which she highlighted the
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Jako Olivier
2 months
It was a privilege to present on the #Commonwealth of Learning's micro-credentials project and the recently completed "Commonwealth Micro-credential Framework for Lifelong Learning" on behalf of our team #pcf11bw #COL4D #microcredentials
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COL
3 months
At #PCF11BW, the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) launched a landmark joint study: Skills-based labour-market oriented courses: Mapping the landscape, aspirations, and challenges for universities in the Commonwealth. With 60%
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COL
3 months
We’re excited to launch a collection of new publications at the Eleventh Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning ,#pcf11bw. These works showcase research, case studies, and innovations from across the Commonwealth on topics such as: ✅ Global Education Monitoring Report 2024,
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COL
2 months
The President and colleagues from the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) were honoured to meet with COL Focal Points during the Eleventh Pan-Commonwealth Forum, #PCF11BW. The Focal Point network is central to COL’s work, strengthening collaboration with each Commonwealth Member
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Jako Olivier
2 months
It was great to copresent with Professor Masibo Lumala @DrLumala on our collaborative graduate employability work between the Commonwealth of Learning and Moi University in Kenya at PCF11 #pcf11bw #COL4D
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Jako Olivier
3 months
PCF11 Opening keynote address by the President of Botswana, Advocate Duma Boko #pcf11bw #col4d
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COL
3 months
11th Pan-Commonwealth Forum on #OpenLearning has started! A very warm welcome at #PCF11BW - President of Botswana, Adv. Duma Boko meeting with COL President Peter Scott. #COL4D Lets explore together the next three days of Innovative Open Education across the #Commonwealth.
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